JAY-Z's 'Book Of HOV' Brooklyn Library Exhibit Extended Until October

JAY-Z‘s “Book of HOV” exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library has been a smashing success — so much so, in fact, that the exhibit has been extended for another two months.

In a Twitter post dated Friday (July 21), the esteemed establishment announced that the exhibit, which first dropped earlier this month, will now be there until October.

“We’re thrilled to share #TheBookOfHOV exhibit will run until October. Stop by any time this summer to see this free exhibit, or plan your visit for the fall,” the library wrote in its Twitter post.

Check it out below.

The exhibition didn’t open to the public until July 14, but an exclusive group of guests were treated to an early look around, including Fat Joe, Yo Gotti, Lil Uzi Vert, Rakim, DJ Khaled, Questlove and more. The man of the hour, JAY-Z, was also in the building alongside his wife Beyoncé and their daughter Blue Ivy.

Those unable to experience “The Book of HOV” in person needn’t miss out, though, as the exhibition’s website offers an interactive, chapter-by-chapter guide of what’s on display, complete with narration from Angie Martinez.

Among the array of rare artifacts on display from throughout Hov’s almost 30-year career is a recreation of Baseline Studios, the famed New York City recording studio where Jigga crafted classic albums like The Blueprint and The Black Album.

The multimedia exhibition “presents thousands of archived objects, including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage wear, prestigious awards and recognitions, as well as videos and artifacts from every facet on JAY-Z’s professional life.”

Tracing the billionaire mogul’s journey from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to global stardom, the exhibition aims to “provide a behind-the-scenes look at a Hall of Fame songwriter and performer, successful business person and a consequential philanthropist” while celebrating his “artistry, roots, accomplishments and transcendent cultural impact.”

Amongst the fans of the exhibition is Jermaine Dupri.

The So So Def founder took to his Instagram Stories to give praise to the billionaire businessman who he collaborated with on 1998’s “Money Ain’t a Thang.”

“As I’m coming in the studio, I’m watching clips of this ‘Book of HOV’ thing that Brooklyn Library decided to wrap the whole building in JAY-Z’s lyrics and turn the whole library into the ‘Book of HOV’ exhibit,” Jermaine Dupri said. “And recreate Baseline [Studios]. Listen man. This is one of the most creative things I’ve seen done for Hip Hop 50.”

He continued: “I been saying this. When I wore the flat top, I did that to pay my respects and homage to Hip Hop. But this Brooklyn library wrapping — the library with his lyrics — this is the most creative thing I’ve seen this whole Hip Hop 50, and I’m inspired.”